Szechuan Green Beans And Tofu (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Name: Szechuan Green Beans And Tofu (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 1/2 ounces tofu (I used organic sprouted tofu); 12 ounces green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon water; 1 -2 teaspoon hot chili paste; 2 teaspoons raw sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
A few hours before cooking, place a tofu block in a bowl and put a weight on top of it to squeeze out water as much as possible.
2
Cook green beans in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes.
3
Transfer beans to a colander and run cold water. Cut them in half.
4
Dice tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
5
In a small bowl, mix tamari soy sauce, sake or 1 Tbsp water, chili paste, and sugar to make a sauce. Set aside.
6
In a saute pan, heat sesame oil and saute garlic and ginger for a minute.
7
Add beans and tofu and saute until heated.
8
Add the sauce and saute until the sauce is bubbly.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Infuse love and serve!

113

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 1/2 ounces tofu (I used organic sprouted tofu), 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Green Beans And Tofu (Gluten-Free, Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!